FCM20091027
CITY OF MUSKEGO Approved: 11/10/2009
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Audio Recording Available
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Muskego City Hall, Aldermen’s Room
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Committee Members
Ald. Fiedler, Werner and Snead, Finance Director Sharon Mueller, and Deputy Clerk Jill
Blenski. Ald. Harenda, Borgman, Schaumberg, and Schneider (arrived at 6:35 p.m.)
were also present. Those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The clerk stated
that the meeting was noticed in accordance with the open meeting law.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ald. Fiedler moved for approval of the October 13, 2009 minutes. Ald. Snead
seconded; motion carried.
LICENSE APPROVALS
Ald. Werner moved to recommend approval of a regular Operator’s License for
Jenny Bergez, Laura Brzycki, Amy Remmel, James Ristow, Kaivon Souri and
Shanna Torres subject to the licensing requirements being completed prior to
issuance. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Review Information Regarding Recent Gambling Violation at Danny Haskell’s
Chief Geiszler was present as well Keri Addis, the corporate agent for the
establishment’s liquor license. The Chief stated that the Police Department received
information in September of 2008 that large sums of money were being exchanged at a
Texas Hold ‘Em tournament at Danny Haskell’s Tavern. Detectives from the Waukesha
County Metro Drug Unit assisted the Muskego Police Department to conduct an
investigation. As a result of the investigation, Detective Diedrich confronted Ms. Addis
who stated that she was unaware that the tournaments were being held for money. Ms.
Addis was subsequently issued a municipal citation for gambling. Ald. Werner stated
gambling is a serious issue. This City will not tolerate any issues at its licensed
establishments; future violations could result in suspension or revocation hearing.
Approve Acceptance of Bids for Used Utilities and DPW Vehicles
The following bids were received:
1993 Utilities Ford Pickup Daniel Pipke $ 785.00
Tom Dahlman $ 495.00
1988 Utilities Ford Cube Van Daniel Pipke $ 810.00
1995 DPW IH Plow Truck K & K Auto Body $12,501.00
Schaefer Snowplowing $14,955.00
Ald. Fiedler moved to accept the highest bids. Ald. Werner seconded; motion
carried.
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Recommend Authorization of a Grant from the Janesville Road Building and
Grant Program for Jill’s Cleaners
Mayor Johnson stated that the program was established to assist businesses along
Janesville Road. An application was submitted to update the northern portion of the
property located at S74 W16834 Janesville Road (Jill’s Cleaners). The Community
Development Authority approved a loan up to $3,000 at its last meeting. Ald. Fiedler
moved to recommend approval. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
VOUCHER APPROVAL
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Utility Vouchers in the amount
$66,967.44. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of General Vouchers in the amount of
$375,880.35. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
Ald. Fiedler moved to recommend approval of Wire Transfers for Debt Service in
the amount of $312,480.01. Ald. Snead seconded; motion carried.
FINANCE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Ms. Mueller reviewed the report for the third quarter of 2009. The outlook has not
changed much since the second quarter report. Revenues continue to decrease;
expenditures have remained within the budget.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Snead moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Seconded by Ald. Fiedler;
motion carried.
Jill Blenski, CMC
Deputy Clerk